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• Loneliness among heart failure patients was associated with a nearly 4 times increased risk of death, 68% increased risk of hospitalization, and 57% increased risk of emergency department visits. Health Care System Interventions Are Key People generally are social by nature, and high-quality social relationships can help them live longer, healthier lives. Health care systems are an im- portant, yet underused, partner in identifying loneliness and preventing medical conditions associated with loneliness. Nearly all adults aged 50 or older interact with the health care system in some way. For those without social connections, a doctor’s appointment or visit from a home health nurse may be one of the few face-to-face encoun- ters they have. This represents a unique opportunity for clinicians to identi- fy people at risk for loneliness or social isolation. NASEM recommends that clinicians periodically assess patients who may be at risk and connect them to community resources for help. In clinical settings, NASEM recommends using the Berkman-Syme Social Network Index (for measuring social isolation) and the three-item UCLA Loneliness Scale (for measuring loneliness). But patients must make their own decisions. Some people may like being alone. It is also important to note that social isolation and loneliness are two distinct aspects of social relationships, and they are not significantly linked. Both can put health at risk, however. Your doctor can assess your risk for loneliness and social isolation and get you connected to communi- ty resources for help, if needed.

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